Item 4: Ordinance on Land Use Application Timeline Extensions

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facilitate time extension requests in the future. Eugene’s proposed ordinance is most similar to Portland’s example, by providing a one-time extension of three years. Based on council direction to focus this effort on existing approvals affected by the current economic situation, additional options that would expand the scope of this proposal are not included in the proposed ordinance. It is also noted that testimony at the Planning Commission recommended revisiting the need for additional time extensions in the event that a continuing economic recession may warrant it. The possibility of creating a new application process and criteria to allow expedited review and approval of future time extension requests, or expanding the scope of the ordinance to include new applications within the next year, could be revisited in the future based on council direction. RELATED CITY POLICIES Findings addressing consistency with Statewide Planning Goals and related City policies, including applicable adopted plans, are included as an exhibit to the ordinance (Exhibit A of Attachment A). COUNCIL OPTIONS The City Council may consider the following options: 1. Approve the ordinance. 2. Approve the ordinance with specific modifications as determined by the City Council. 3. Deny the ordinance. CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION The City Manager recommends the City Council adopt the ordinance (Attachment A). SUGGESTED MOTION Move to adopt an ordinance concerning time extensions for approved developments; and providing an effective date. ATTACHMENTS A.Proposed Ordinance and Findings FOR MORE INFORMATION Staff Contact: Gabe Flock Telephone: 541/682-5697 Staff E-Mail: gabriel.flock@ci.eugene.or.us Z:\CMO\2009 Council Agendas\M091109\S0911094.doc